English · Phrasal verb Attested

cosy up to

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: cozy up to

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another (often hesitant) party to snuggle or embrace.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiếp cận gần gũi để thuyết phục

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Where it’s used: Used American English

He forgot the whole argument when she cosied up to him on the couch.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To form a relationship with some one or some thing for the purpose of obtaining some benefit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xây dựng mối quan hệ để đạt lợi ích

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “cosy up to” mean?

To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another (often hesitant) party to snuggle or embrace.

Is “cosy up to” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.